LAC Specialist

Job Title: LAC Specialist

Shift (s) Available:

Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday;
Wednesday shift required every other Wednesday (rotating)

Over Night

Shift: 6:00PM - 6:00AM

Schedule:

Sunday - Tuesday;
Wednesday shift required every other Wednesday (rotating)

Intro and job overview: Join our KBBH team and find meaningful work, inspiring colleagues, career growth, great compensation, the ability to pay down student loans, and excellent benefits. Located in beautiful Southern Oregon. Join an outstanding multi-disciplinary team including an on-staff psychiatric team and licensed clinical staff. Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is an accredited NHSC facility.
The National Health Service Core (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program is open to licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavioral health providers who are employed by accredited sites.
WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Vision
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Sharing the power of mental wellbeing Mission
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Providing compassionate care throughout our community Excellent outdoor activities including, hiking, biking, kayaking, wellness, ziplining, and fishing. Welcoming community and a great place to raise a family.
Pay Range: Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education and experience as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Salary: $17.75 - $22.20 DOE ($2/hr noc Shift Differential for overnight schedule)
Big benefits package and KBBH pays up to 92% of insurance premiums for you and your family.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 8% Employer Match
• 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases with milestone tenure)
• Accrued Wellness Days
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Scholarship Program
• Certified student loan forgiveness work location

Make a Difference During Critical Moments

The Link Access Center (LAC) provides a safe, supportive environment for adults experiencing mental health, substance use, and behavioral health challenges. As an LAC Specialist, you will play an important role in helping individuals stabilize, connect with resources, and take meaningful steps toward recovery and ongoing support.

This position is ideal for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and motivated by helping people through challenging circumstances. Every shift offers an opportunity to provide support, promote safety, and contribute to positive outcomes for vulnerable community members.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will:

• Help individuals successfully navigate admission, stabilization, and discharge processes within the sobering and hold programs.
• Support clients in accessing follow-up mental health, substance use treatment, housing, medical, and community-based services.
• Monitor client well-being, document observations, and provide interventions consistent with individual service plans.
• Create a safe, respectful, and recovery-oriented environment for clients and staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation to support continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate closely with nursing staff, behavioral health professionals, community partners, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Assist clients with daily living activities and practical supports, including coordination of services and community resources.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral health situations and help maintain the safety and security of the facility.
• Contribute to a positive team culture focused on dignity, respect, accountability, and client-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete admissions, discharges, and related documentation.
• Provide discharge planning and coordinate referrals to appropriate services and supports.
• Monitor and document client status, behaviors, and outcomes.
• Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary care discussions.
• Deliver therapeutic and skills-based interventions as directed by the individual's service plan.
• Administer medications and perform basic nursing-related tasks when trained, authorized, and delegated in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintain accurate client records within required time frames.
• Support facility operations, resident needs,…